Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce

Name: Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce
Yield: 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) 7 servings of 3 tbsp (45 mL)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch; 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk; 1 oz (30 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup/50 mL); 3/4 cup (175 mL) 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt

This healthy version of alfredo uses greek yogurt instead of cream!

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
1 oz (30 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup/50 mL)
3/4 cup (175 mL) 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt

Directions

Place butter, pressed garlic, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Microwave uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute or until the butter is melted.
Place cornstarch in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk the milk mixture into the bowl with the garlic mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds or until the sauce is thickened. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and yogurt (sauce will be thick).